“When we learned of the opportunity, we jumped on it,” said Fuji sponsorship manager Milay Galvez. “We’re thrilled and honored to have one the best cross racers in the world — one of the most accomplished American cross riders ever — riding Fuji. We can’t wait to see what he’ll do on our Altamira CX.”

The Belgium-based four-time national champion lost his longtime bike sponsor, Blue Competition Cycles, after the brand was purchased by a private equity firm that chose to discontinue the partnership.